Information on "Latin America"
July 2013
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10 Jul 2013
US and China: The Fight for Latin America
According to Robert Valencia, China is vying for greater economic influence in Latin America, to include possibly constructing and operating an alternative ‘Panama Canal’ through Nicaragua. One unanticipated consequence of this burgeoning US-China rivalry, Valencia observes, is that it might push Latin American countries closer together. More on «US and China: The Fight for Latin America»
May 2013
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31 May 2013
The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America
Relations between the US and Latin America have always experienced their ups and downs, writes Liza Torres Alvarado. She also believes that a number of shared security concerns – such as transnational crime and drug trafficking – may yet form the basis for an equitable and enduring regional partnership. More on «The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America »
February 2013
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18 Feb 2013
Diplomatic Efforts in Latin America Require Fresh Faces
Now that he is US Secretary of State, will John Kerry nudge Washington to adopt a new diplomatic approach towards Latin America? Robert Valencia explores this question and the current status of the United States' bilateral relations with a region it once dominated. More on «Diplomatic Efforts in Latin America Require Fresh Faces»
